- Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - A must see! 72,000 acres of protected dune land, and lakeshore. Located from just north of Ctrstal Lake on M-22, all the way to just south of Leland. Endless beaches, dune climb, hiking, overlooks, biking, etc... Visit the towns of Empire, Glen Arbor, and Leland for shopping, restaurants, coffee etc... Info center in Empire (888) 334-8499. If short on time, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and The Dune Climb, on M-109 north of Empire.

www.sleepingbeardunes.com/

- Empire Bluff Hike - A must see! bring your camera! In the city of Empire. From W. Front St., take Lake St. south to parking area on right. Easy, 1 mile hike, w/spectacular views. Get those post card pictures here!

- Beaches, boating, and water-sports, too many to list!

       - Long Lake, beach, and boat launch                  2 miles

       - Grand Traverse Bay                                           9 miles

       - Empire Public Beach                                        17 miles

       - Sleeping Bear Beaches         18-25 miles

- Visit a real working vineyard, do some wine tasting!

       - Raftshol Vineyards - Featured in The Detroit News for their award winning wines!

http://raftshol.com/

(231) 271-5650

- Wine Tours - These tour companies will pick you up at your door!

http://grandtraversetours.com/limo-service.php

(231) 947-7433

http://www.aparadiseshuttleandtours.com

(231) 218-2317

- Boat cruises

     - Manitou Island Transit - South, and North Manitou Island cruises, and day trips.

http://manitoutransit.com 

(231) 256-9061

     - Traverse Tall Ship Company - Daily excursions, real to life Tall ships!  

www.tallshipsailing.com/ 

(231) 941-2000

- Parasail! - Breathtaking aerial views of the fabulous Traverse City Bay Area. Fun, safe, and exciting for the whole family, regardless of age, or skills. 

       - Traverse Bay Parasail

http://www.TBParasail.com

(231) 929-7272

- Horseback Riding 

       - Outrider Stables - Lake Ann

http://www.outriderhorsebackriding.com

(231) 275-7065

- Glider Ride! -

        - Northwest Michigan Soaring Club

http://www.northwestsoaringclub.com

(231) 352-6123

- Airplane Tour

       - Orchard Beach Aviation - Manistee, Mi

http://www.orchardbeachaviation.com

(231) 723-8095

- Rent a bike - Downtown T.C.

       - Brick wheels - 736 E. 8th St.

www.brickwheels.com/?i=rentals

(231) 947-4274

- Skydiving - Yes skydiving!! Harbor Springs, and T.C.

Skydive Harbor Springs Info

(231) 242-8822

- Charter Fishing! - Lake Trout, Salmon.

       - Frankfort, or Traverse City.

http://www.micharterboats.com/michigan/index.html

- Boat, Jet Ski, and Snowmobile rental - Delivered!

       - Sunset Watersports

www.SunsetWatersports.com

(231) 932-1800

- Canoeing, & Tubing

       - Riverside Canoe Trips - Platte River, to Lake Michigan.

www.CanoeMichigan.com

(231)  352-5622

- True North General Store - Crystal River, Glen Arbor.

(231) 947-7433

- Balloon Rides!

       - Grand Traverse Baloon

https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Traverse-Balloons-148320188544653/

(231) 947-7433

- Downtown Traverse City - Up North Gem, world class dining, shops, etc...

- The Village at Grand Traverse Commons - World class restaurants, shops, cafes, winery. Converted State Hospital grounds, unique, and fun!

- Leland Fishtown - Unique turn of the century preserved fishing village. In beautiful Leland.

- Visit Glen Arbor - Great food, great beaches, art galleries, coolest mini golf. In the heart of Sleeping Bear!

- Visit downtown Frankfort - Quaint, fun, great food, great shops, great beaches!

-America's Best Ice Cream - (Good Morning America) 

       - Moomers - Just west of T.C. on N. Long Lake Rd.

(231) 941-4122

- Golfing - Too many to list!

       - Mistwood - 7568 Sweet Lake Rd. Lake Ann, Mi

(231) 275-5500

       - Cedar Hills - 7525 Cedar Run Rd. Traverse City, Mi

(231) 947-8237

       - Dunes Golf Club - Empire, Mi 

(231) 326-5390

       - Sugarloaf - 4500 Sugarloaf Mtn. Rd. Cedar, Mi

(231) 228-5461

       Crystal Mtn. - 12500 Crystal Mtn. Dr. Thompsonville, Mi

(231) 378-2000

- Movies/Cinema

       - Cherrybowl Drive-in - Retro flashback, fun, fun, fun!

www.cherrybowldrivein.com

(231) 325-3413

       - Frankfort Garden - Newly restored!

www.frankfortgardentheater.com/

(231) 352-7561

       - State Theatre - Downtown Traverse City, home of The T.C. Film Festival. The Latest in independent films.

statetheatretc.org/

       - Horizon Cinemas

(231) 933-6388

       - G.T Mall Cinemas

(231) 941-9575

- Concerts

       - Interlochen - World class concerts, and entertainment!

http://tickets.interlochen.org/all-events

(231) 276-7800

- Catch a ball game

        - Traverse City Beach Bums - Minor League Baseball!!

http://www.traversecitybeachbums.com

(231) 943-0100

- Spa - Treat yourself!

       - Impres Salon & Spa - Traverse City

(231) 941-9094

       - Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - Acme

i-800-236-1577

       - Crystal Mtn. - Thompsonville

(231) 378-2000